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The past two months have proved to be exceptionally warm for the time of year, with temperatures in some parts of the UK reaching record highs. However, February has been an altogether different story. Snowfall has been largely widespread and temperatures have dipped below zero on an almost daily basis.
To compensate for this many homeowners have been left with no other option but to turn up their heating as they look to keep warm and cosy in their property. MoneySupermarket has estimated that February temperatures will collectively cost the UK £1.6 billion in energy bills in 2011 which works out at an average of £77 extra each.
There will be some householders in the region who have unavoidably had to leave their heating on for far longer than they would have done had they installed double glazing in Nottingham, double glazing…
Continue To Full StoryThe Guardian newspaper yesterday claims to have discovered that around two-thirds of property owners will be paying more for their energy bills by the end of the current decade.
After obtaining figures from the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) they calculated that just one in three homes will benefit from cheaper energy after installing renewable energy and other energy efficient measures. The paper also states that any energy-related incentives will also not be able to compete with the rising cost of wholesale oil and gas.
The DECC has denied the Guardian’s claims but it will come as a worry to many, especially those who are already suffering from energy bills that they can ill afford to pay. For those looking for an instant answer to expensive energy it is recommended that they look into double glazing in Derby, double glazing…
Continue To Full StoryHave you recently dismissed the idea of getting double glazing installed in your property after considering it just to be an unwanted expense? Well you may have to think again as the benefits of installing double glazing, far outweigh the negatives.
Increased security
Double glazed windows are installed with the very best locking mechanisms making it that extra bit difficult for burglars to break in through them. Because they are double paned it also makes it harder to remove or smash the glass, whereas a single paned window hit by a strong object tends to break easier.
Reduce heating bills
If you want windows with great insulation properties then energy efficient double glazing is definitely the best option for you and your home. Put simply energy rated replacement windows keep heat loss within your home to a minimum due to their excellent insulating qualities. This helps to make your home…
Continue To Full StoryClassic Design have been supplying and installing new windows to properties throughout the Nottinghamshire area for years so they know that there are many reasons why home owners decide to have double glazing installed into their homes.
Reduce Noise
If you live on a busy road or near a train line you will know only too well how disturbing these noises can be on your daily life. Double glazing can help to reduce the amount of sound that enters your property from the outside creating a peaceful atmosphere in which you can enjoy doing the things you love.
Greater Warmth
Feeling the cold? If you have been suffering with chilly draughts throughout your home in recent years then it maybe time to upgrade to double glazing. Not only will your home feel much warmer, new windows will help to reduce your energy bills as you rely less on your…
Continue To Full StoryA survey conducted by banking experts Halifax has revealed that a third of homeowners believe that house prices will rise throughout the duration of 2012.This is a fair judgement to make when you see just how fragile the housing market it is at the moment both in the UK and globally.
Many people in the survey also recommended that people look to buy instead of sell at the moment due to the uncertain nature of the property market. Selling in many parts of the country is almost an impossibility as there simply isn’t the interest from buyers. It is at times like these when anyone who is considering selling their home needs to look into ways of making it more attractive to buyers.
Home improvements are the way to go and companies like Classic Design are in huge demand as we have products to make your home irresistible and that…
Continue To Full StoryWhen a homeowner buys some form of home improvement they ideally want to get two things out of them, value for money and longevity. Purchasing a new set of windows, doors or home extension can be financially demanding so you want to be certain that they are built to last. Many companies refuse to give you this guarantee, but at Classic Design we promise you money well spent.
All conservatories in Leicestershire, double glazing in Leicestershire and orangeries in Leicestershire sold at Classic Design Home Improvements come with a lifetime guarantee. When you consider the average lifespan of our products is 20 years you will soon come to realise just why it makes sense to choose us over any other dealer in the Nottingham, Derby and Leicester areas.
This means that should anything go wrong with any item purchased from…
Continue To Full StoryThe beauty of investing in a conservatory for your home is that they are incredibly versatile and adaptable. There are so many ways in which they can be utilised to give you extra space and room within your home that many homeowners are opting for a conservatory or orangery over a traditional brick extension.
An open plan kitchen – dining space would be the ideal addition to any family home as everyone can be in the same place no matter what they are doing. A conservatory can be built on to your kitchen allowing you to open up your home and create a lovely light space where you can cook and the children can be playing within sight.
By adding bi-folding doors to the design of your conservatory you can also create a striking entrance to the rear of your house, out into the garden. You will find that…
Continue To Full StoryBecause of the rising cost of energy no-one can afford to leave their heating on for long periods unless they want to be consistently hit by expensive energy bills. But many people are forced into doing exactly that as the windows they have installed are simply not capable of trapping the heat generated by a boiler, allowing it to easily escape.
Rather than fork out a fortune on energy every month why not spend that money more wisely and purchase double glazing in Derbyshire as it promises to make your property energy efficient. Your home will be kept at a constantly comfortable temperature with double glazing present as it will retain any heat created and make it harder for it to pass through.
Because energy wastage will be cut it also means that you will be doing your bit to save the planet as when excess…
Continue To Full StoryThere are many different forms of home extension on the market such as the conservatory which has been a staple feature in the home of many UK residents for hundreds of years. There is a form of extension which has been around for almost as long, but which has yet to achieve the widespread recognition that a conservatory has, namely the orangery.
Orangeries in Nottinghamshire, orangeries in Derbyshire and orangeries in Leicestershire share many of the qualities that you would expect of a conservatory. Firstly, they can substantially increase the amount of living space that you have available in your home. Secondly, they can add value to the cost of your property and thirdly, they can be utilised in several different ways.
Here’s where it differs. The contemporary orangery is put together using a combination of glass and brickwork rather than glass and UPVC…
Continue To Full StoryToday signals a year to go before the coalition governments Green Deal comes into force. It offers homeowners the opportunity to install energy efficient measures in their property and repay for their installation in future energy bills. But what about this winter? Millions will be living in fuel poverty unless they do something now and they can when they approach Classic Design.
Classic Design supply, manufacture and install double glazing in Nottinghamshire, double glazing in Derbyshire and double glazing in Leicestershire. We produce it in a variety of different forms such as casement windows, sash windows, tilt & turn windows, Georgian windows, coloured windows and energy rated windows.
Although each may differ in terms of appearance and functionality, you will find that they offer the same level of warmth to help you bring down the cost of your…
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